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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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